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“Is Helen Gillet the most creative musician on the scene right now?”

Wed, 03/24/10

Authored by: Mark LaMaire

While it may be a pointless notion to try and debate I definitely heard that question asked during her performance last night with Gordon Grdina and Kenton Loewen upstairs at the Blue Nile. The impromptu trio performed a show that proved to be everything I could hope for f... Read more

"Bare Footin'"

Wed, 03/24/10

Authored by: George Ingmire

This week, we feature a dip and stroll into New Orleans rock and roll with the Creole String Beans, a musical act that keeps it real with everything from King Floyd to Chuck Berry tunes. Along the way, we pay a visit to the Historic New Orleans Collection to check out the p... Read more

LIVE Performance "At the Crossroad" on Wednesday

Tue, 03/23/10

Authored by: Big D

Mattanja Joy Bradley, the lead singer, and "Jimmy the Lounge", the lead guitarist, of Bradley's Circus will join us at the crossroad on Wed to show how they are doing the blues in Holland. Their website is bradleyscircus.com. Listen for them in the 3 o'clock hour on Wednesd... Read more

In Memoriam: Marva Wright, Blues Queen of New Orleans

Tue, 03/23/10

Authored by: Mike Kobrin

On March 23, Marva Wright, the Blues Queen of New Orleans, suffered a stroke and passed away. Our sincerest condolences go out to her loved ones. She will be deeply missed by blues lovers all around the world, and by her friends and supporters here at 'OZ. There will be a wake... Read more

S x SW Day 4 - We "Finished Strong!" (A little too strong!!!)

Tue, 03/23/10

Authored by: Scott Borne

Headed downtown for the last day of the South by Southwest Music Conference & Festival. The last official day is Sunday with a few night time shows but for most people Saturday is the last day of the festival. With a cold front that moved in overnight the temperature has d... Read more

1951 and more on the Tuesday New Orleans Music Show

Mon, 03/22/10

Authored by: Tom Morgan

We'll be spending much of the show playing music from New Orleans and Louisiana artists in 1951. Also Matt Perrine is going to stop by around 11:30 to share two songs from his upcoming Threadhead Records release, Bayou Road Suite,, due out on April 8th. Saxophonist Jimmy Ca... Read more

In Memoriam: Bernard “Bunchy” Johnson

Sun, 03/21/10

Authored by: Mike Kobrin

We are sad to report that drummer Bernard "Bunchy" Johnson passed away on Sunday, March 21. A native of both the Uptown and Treme neighborhoods of New Orleans, Bunchy Johnson had plenty of childhood experience second-lining with Mardi Gras Indians and brass bands. While s... Read more

SXSW Day 3 - No rest for the weary

Sat, 03/20/10

Authored by: Scott Borne

Yet another day full of music and walking. As SXSW has grown it has spread out virtually all over town, making for some long walks (unless you catch the bike cabs) from venue to venue. The day played out much like yesterday, bouncing around to some of the day parties, the ... Read more

RIP LX!

Fri, 03/19/10

Authored by: Valerie "The Problem Child" Kacprzak

Alex Chilton died in New Orleans a few days ago. He was from Memphis, which spreads all the way down to New Orleans for musicians. And we all know that New Orleans is a jealous mistress. So New Orleans it was for LX. He would have been playing at South by Southwest in Austi... Read more

Day 2 The Boudin has landed @ South by Southwest

Fri, 03/19/10

Authored by: A.J. Rodrigue (Boudin Man)

Drove up Wednesday Night after a short stop at the Old Tyme in Lafayette for a poboy. I met up with Scott Borne in Austin around midnight and we headed to our crashing place. Made it downtown by noon and stopped at the "Only In Louisiana" Party sponsored by the state of Lou... Read more

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